Can I Enable UEFI Boot Mode on an HP Computer

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I plan to install a new Windows OS on my HP Elitebook 840 G1 that is using Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit). Where can I find the procedure for changing the BIOS to UEFI? Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) became a better alternative for the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) in many modern computers. UEFI offers several benefits, such as faster boot times, increased security features, and support for larger storage capacities. This post will provide a professional and full tutorial on how to change to UEFI boot mode on an HP computer.Phase 1. Convert MBR Disk to GPTBefore enabling UEFI boot mode, you should convert the system disk to GPT so the computer can boot successfully. To complete this task without losing data, you should turn to a reliable disk manager - EaseUS Partition Master Professional. This tool can help you convert the system disk from MBR to GPT safely and quickly.1Follow the steps carefully:Notice: Create a complete backup of the MBR system disk in case of any accident.Step 1. Install and open EaseUS Partition Master on your PC.  Step 2. Enter the Disk Converter tab, select the Convert MBR to GPT feature, and press Next.Step 3. Select the HP system disk you need to convert to GPT and proceed with the conversion by clicking Convert.Phase 2. Enable UEFI in BIOSAfter the conversion, you can change the BIOS mode in the HP BIOS settings:Step 1. Restart your HP computer, and long-press the Esc key to open the Startup Menu. Press F10 to go to the BIOS Setup Utility.Step 2. In BIOS Settings, navigate to the Boot tab and select the UEFI option under UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode.Step 3. Click Save & Exit and press Enter to confirm.Reboot your HP computer to see if it is using UEFI boot mode:🚩Read More: How to Know if Windows using Legacy or UEFI

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Phase 1. Convert MBR Disk to GPT

Phase 2. Enable UEFI in BIOS

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